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Description
PARIS 1771–1772
A pair of silver candlesticks; the base features alternating contours in two sizes, echoed on the bowl and the bell, which are also embossed with godrons in two sizes, set off by an unengraved central medallion. Similarly, the baluster-shaped shaft and the finial alternate between two sizes of embossed panels. The finial is emphasised by rows of thick fillets.
A pair of earlier hexagonal candlesticks, open at the top and featuring a salmon’s head motif, is included.
Master goldsmith: Joseph-Théodore VANCOMBERT, admitted in 1770
Hallmarks: on the reverse, within the flange and re-hallmarked with the crab mark
Weight: 1128 g – candlesticks: 65 g – height: 26.5 cm – base diameter: 14.7 cm
See original version (French)
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